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Head Above Water: a disabled writer shares her journey with multiple sclerosis in a new book

19/07/2022

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A black and whtie image of Shahd Alshammari with shoulder length hair wearing a white shirt and glasses looking to the side sat in front of a bookcase filled with books

Our writer Raya Al-Jadir gives us a book review of Head Above Water and got the opportunity to interview Shahd…

Entertainment & Culture

Cerrie Burnell: disabled actress, author and TV presenter

25/08/2020

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Cerrie Burnell in a yellow jumper lying on woolen pink and grey blankets

Cerrie Burnell is a disabled actress, author and TV presenter best known for being a presenter of the BBC children’s…

Entertainment & Culture

8 influential black disabled men to follow

10/06/2020

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black man marching in a protest holding a Black Lives Matter sign next to the words "amplify black disabled voices"

Now more than ever it is important to amplify black voices, especially from people with disabilities. One easy and powerful…

Entertainment & Culture

8 influential black women with disabilities to follow

05/06/2020

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illustration of a black woman raising her fist with the words "amplify black disabled voices"

Now more than ever it is important to amplify black voices, especially from people with disabilities. One easy and powerful…

Lifestyle

Using poetry and writing to overcome disability

05/10/2017

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American poet and writer Christopher Reardon dreamt of playing sport from a young age. But a brain tumor in childhood,…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.